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Add 6/14 and 3/96

6/14 + 3/96 is 103/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    6/14 = 6 × 48/14 × 48 = 288/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/672 + 21/672 = 288 + 21/672 = 309/672
  5. 309/672 simplified gives 103/224
  6. So, 6/14 + 3/96 = 103/224

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